Never heard that about running the monitor and the cam off the same battery. But I have heard a lot of things about bricking Sony's running off dummy batteries. I just use the USB-C charging instead of a dummy battery.

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly super fair point and probably something I’ll look to do

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

Pinning this for future viewers

@filmrollstroll2003

2 жыл бұрын

If I’m not mistaken, the A7IV only charges USB-C when the camera is turned off and doesn’t hold up a continuous charge while shooting. That was one thing I noticed when testing out with a powerbank. Perhaps they fixed this in the last firmware update.

@FMMFilms

Жыл бұрын

But then the battery gets very hot so the battery condition goes down pretty fast. That's why I always suggest a dummy

@Havanu81

10 ай бұрын

The battery doesn't charge while on an on usb power. Instead, the battery is only used to add the additional power required that the 5v usb can't provide. All in all consumption is halved with the battery still draining 3-4voltage of power instead of 8.1-8.4@@FMMFilms.

Whats so wild to me is that, I just started doing sports videography a month ago and my channel blew up (not new to videography in general). Today I was looking to get better and came across your channel. I already own the A7IV and thought you were using something way more expensive lol thanks for this, all I need is the Lens!

Tell me why today i decided to look for a smallrig setup and you come up 3 hours ago. What a blessing

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

Idk but happy that I could help!

DOPE VID! Small Rig needs to stop playing and sponsor you my guy.

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

Would be nice 😭

Needed this video bro! Thanks!

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Love this video hopefully one day I’ll be at this level !🔥🔥

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

Don't see why not!

this is so helpful

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Great video! lots of value in here. Thanks for your sharing.

@petersarellas

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!

@kuileichan5546

Жыл бұрын

@@petersarellas The interesting thing is that the brand of the dummy battery ZITAY is called “希铁” in Chinese which is a company in Shenzhen, China that mainly does some Film and television equipment research and productions. I'm glad to see the products made in my country being used by KZreadrs.

Awesome setup Peter!

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zach!

dope vid !!!!! thanks sir

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.

Good vid as usual.

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

this video is so sick thank you

@petersarellas

Жыл бұрын

No prob 🙌

@The505

10 ай бұрын

Can I use this same setup gear for a Sony fx30? And also what’s a good microphone to use with this for interviewing? Not lav mics though as I have one

Oh my goodness thank you for your channel! So I’m assuming you do all handheld footage and zoom in and out? I use my Sony 70-200 2.8 for bball and football videos but I find myself using a monopod to help support. I do have a gimbal but I don’t feel like that would be practical. I like the idea of the cage but would you recommend something to help support everything? I’m weak in my arms 😂😂😂

@petersarellas

Жыл бұрын

Yes I’m almost all handheld, gimbal sometimes on wide lenses. I do have a cage on my camera for the most part and also use a camera strap to help stabilize. Monopod has its pros and cons but can def be a good option and is something I’ll use every now and again, especially at longer focal lengths, so don’t be afraid to use it if you need it

I dislike how the A7IV doesn't have the standard rubber hatch for dummy battery cables.

Hi! Thanks for your video they are awesome!!! Watching you from France !! I try the v-mount battery in my a7iv, but when I plugged it, fully charge, it tell me that my battery is exhausted. Have you ever got this issue?

@petersarellas

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that! No I have never had that issue, though it may depend specifically on which v-mount battery and dummy battery you’re using as it’s important to get a dummy that outputs the same voltage as your standard battery would usually provide.

What is the perfect lens made for sony a7III for basketball videography? One that I can use for if i’m at one end of the court and i can zoom to the other end with good focus? I have the tamron Tamron - 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Standard Zoom Lens but that’s only good for half court views.

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

I shoot almost exclusively on the Sony 70-200mm f4 for basketball because it produces a good image, isn’t too expensive, and can reach across the court like you’re looking for.

Do you have a video on how to nail exposure? Trying out HLG and seeing if I can get it right

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a specific video on this but for HLG I usually eyeball it and land about one to 1.33 stops over

@coletetrault3380

Жыл бұрын

usually 1.3 to 1.7 works good for HLG

How much is the overall budget for this setup?

Is there a reason for the f/4 over the f/2.8?

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t really need the f2.8 for anything video-related since I can almost always expose properly at f4 without bringing my ISO too high, plus the f4 is lighter and cheaper with very similar image quality.

What sd cards do you prefer to use with this camera when shooting in 4:2:2 10 bit? Are you currently shooting on 4K or 1080p?

@petersarellas

Жыл бұрын

Currently shooting 4K and I use SanDisk extreme pro V90 SD cards (300 mb). Sony Tough cards are good too they’re just really expensive

I bought the same rig and it doesn’t fit my A7iv ?

Could you explain to me how you do the split audio? Im filming a documentary in a few weeks and I want to record both a lav mic with my rode wireless go and a shotgun mic, but I have no idea how to make it work

@petersarellas

Жыл бұрын

You have to record each of them into separate channels, which usually means either running them into a multi track recorder (like the Zoom H4 or H6 for example) or using something like the XLR top handle available for the FX3/A7Siii/FX30 to record multiple channels of audio into your camera. Additionally since the Rode Wireless Go uses a 3.5mm jack you could record the lav mic into your camera then get an audio recorder with a single XLR input and run the XLR cable on your shotgun of choice to there, then sync the two in post. Hopefully this helps.

@ChannelGeekyGaming

Жыл бұрын

@@petersarellas Thank you so so much!! I just want to ask, I have a Sony A7IV and it doesn't have XLR, just a 3.5mm input. Could I get a cable splitter like you have here in this video and connect the Rode wireless go on the right channel, and the shotgun mic on the left channel? Is this a safe method? Im filming a documentary in the jungles of mozambique so I need a fullproof plan. Im also going to be alone, so monitoring an audio recorder would be too much for me since this is my first project

@petersarellas

Жыл бұрын

@@ChannelGeekyGaming That should work (at least in theory) as long as the shotgun mic uses a 3.5mm input. Getting one that has the ability to adjust the gain on the microphone would be ideal so that you can balance it with the lav to make sure neither is peaking.

Why the A7IV over the A7siii especially since you do more video? Curious to know your thoughts. I’m a A7iii user that wanted to go A7IV but held back after finding out it didn’t have 4k 120. Now looking to get A7siii and keep A7iii for pictures

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly if I was going to spend A7Siii money I'd rather drop the extra few grand and move up to the FX6. I talk more about my rationale for it in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaaNp8ylXaevoMY.html

@moremoneyway8787

2 жыл бұрын

@@petersarellas okay thank you! Will check that out. Thoughts on the A1?

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

@@moremoneyway8787 if you’re a photographer it’s a great option to consider

Do you think majority of this is compatible with an a7iii?

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

It is all compatible with A7iii

@nitablackwood6301

2 жыл бұрын

Just make sure you don’t accidentally plug the port into the wrong voltage or you’ll fry your camera like my dumbass did 😂😂

I got an a7iv :D Love you, bye

@petersarellas

2 жыл бұрын

Hahah yeah it’s a good camera for sure